Cambodia charges up for an EV-driven future
PHNOM PENH (The Phnom Penh Post/Asia News Network): The government is preparing a policy framework and support structure for electric vehicles (EV) to encourage their use in Cambodia and beef up the carbon-emissions reduction gameplan, according to Minister of Public Works and Transport Sun Chanthol on Nov 4.
Thailand eyes tax rate for electric vehicles as part of ‘net zero’ dream
BANGKOK (The Nation/Asia News Network): The Finance Ministry has called on the Excise and Customs Department to come up with a tax rate for electric vehicles (EVs) soon, as part of Thailand’s dream to achieve zero emissions by 2065.
The EV story in Southeast Asia — CleanTechnica
(Nov 1): Association of Southeast Asian Nations Automotive Federation data show that “about 3.5 million passenger or commercial vehicles and 4 million motorcycles or scooters were sold annually before the pandemic,” Nikkei writes. “The region is also expected to generate 140 million new consumers by 2030, with the high- and upper-middle-income ranks doubling to 57 […]
PM touts electric car policy at COP26
Thailand has set a target of having 15 million electric vehicles (EVs) on the roads by 2035 as a part of the country’s strategy to lower greenhouse gas emissions, according to government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana.
Honing in on the EV industry goal
Development of the electric vehicle (EV) industry is gaining momentum as state and private sectors are working to translate plans to make Thailand a major EV production hub into actions.
Govt studying more incentives to entice domestic EV ecosystem, says Azmin
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 5): The government is studying more incentives to encourage electric vehicle (EV) ownership and development of related infrastructure in the country, said International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali.
Chiyoda, Mitsubishi, Sembcorp, band together for hydrogen
Chiyoda, Mitsubishi, and Sembcorp Industries, have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore the feasibility of setting up a hydrogen supply chain in Singapore.
Southeast Asia roundup: LGES and Hyundai to produce EV batteries in Indonesia
After being hit hard by the resurgence of COVID this year, Vietnam is gradually resuming manufacturing and social activities.
